We were excited when our German friends, Wolli and Marion, announced that they would visit us in Cape Town to do the Ultra Trail Cape…
Daily life in Cape Town
Speed Sessions!
I hate speed sessions. They were the first thing I ditched after I became coachless two months ago. However, I know that I need to…
A Very Lonely Hike
Last week, we did a 2-day hike through the Kogelberg Nature Reserve. Although it’s only an hour away from Cape Town, it’s a surprisingly untouched…
A Windy Race
I was very excited to do this race because it was my first one in South Africa this year. It was a flat road race,…
Coachless in Cape Town
And just like that, we’re back in Cape Town! But first, let’s go back a week: After the Berlin Marathon, we spent a week with…
The Fish River Canyon Hike
The Fish River Canyon is a legendary 89km (55 miles) hike in Namibia. The hike takes five days and the route follows the Fish River….
8 Things That Helped Me With My Achilles Injury
Last Saturday morning, I ran along the promenade with friends. It was the first time that we ran together since October last year. I was…
The Oxpecker Trail Run
Time for a trail race! The Oxpecker Trail Run is one of South Africa’s top trail events. It takes place in the beautiful mountainous area…
A Muddy Run and the Last Peak!
This week saw two highlights: Last Thursday was a holiday here in South Africa. Many vineyards around Cape Town offer special events, including running events….
Peak No. 12 and Breakthrough No. 2!
We’re getting close to the end of our 13 Peaks Challenge. Last week, we ticked off peak number 12. Only one more to go! Klaassenkop…